Production Supervisor

We are the movers of the world and the makers of the future. We get up every day, roll up our sleeves and build a better world -- together. At Ford, we’re all a part of something bigger than ourselves. Are you ready to change the way the world moves?

As part of our Manufacturing team, you’ll help build the world-class, state-of-the-art smart vehicles we're known for. In our plants around the world, we’re constantly developing new technologies and processes to further increase our efficiency. You'll get the satisfaction of making great products people use and love.

In this position...

The Production Supervisor position is a supervisory leadership role supported by on-the-job training, development, and opportunity for career progression. Production Supervisors are:

· Resilient

· Detail oriented

· Ambitious

· Demonstrate high integrity

What you'll do...

• Ensure adherence and compliance to the Ford Production System (FPS) Key Unifying Processes (KUP)
• Understand and consistently apply standard manufacturing operating systems and principles
• Enforce compliance with Safety Operating System practices to achieve zero injuries
• Ensure compliance with Quality Operating System practices to achieve zero defects
• Use Andon data to prioritize efforts to achieve 100% flow
• Lead constraint analysis reviews and coordinate activities with proper teams to eliminate bottlenecks
• Optimize throughput to meet and/or beat build schedule in accordance with budgets and cost objectives while maintaining safety and quality standards
• Confirm process standards are in place and being followed
• Manage changes to system working collaboratively with engineering
• Support Work Teams for short- and long-term countermeasures of all abnormalities
• Strategic planning and coordination of Kaizen (Continuous Improvement) activities to achieve Safety, Quality, and Productivity objectives
• Communication to work teams and Recognition of accomplishments
• Develop highly competent and motivated teams
• Create a conducive work environment for the team(s) to complete their assigned responsibilities / tasks
• Basic Administration of supervisory responsibilities and documents
• Facilitate start-up/shift-to-shift meetings
• Guide salaried employees
• Plan, coordinate and execute training for personnel within the department
• Coordinate maintenance activities prioritizing resources to ensure safety and quality 

• Stand in for the Team Manager whenever necessary

   

You'll have...

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least 5 years of Manufacturing Plant Supervisory experience
• At least 3 years of Material Handling Supervisory Experience
• Stamping and Quality experience 
• Ability to work any shift as well as rotating shifts and weekends
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Capable of assigning work to hourly workforce and holding employees accountable for following processes pertaining to daily work assignments in terms safety, quality, and throughput
• Strong organizational and administrative skills
• Ability to multi-task 
• Strong problem-solving and conflict management skills
• Willingness to work any shift 
• Successful candidate must be able to demonstrate leadership behaviors combined with outstanding interpersonal, teambuilding, and communication skills

Even better, you may have...

• Bachelor’s Degree
• High volume production experience preferred
• Safety and Quality experience preferred
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles
• Knowledge of constraint management principles
• Microsoft Office knowledge (Word/Excel/Outlook) 
• Prior experience managing a diverse work force

You may not check every box, or your experience may look a little different from what we've outlined, but if you think you can bring value to Ford Motor Company, we encourage you to apply!

As an established global company, we offer the benefit of choice. You can choose what your Ford future will look like: will your story span the globe, or keep you close to home? Will your career be a deep dive into what you love, or a serie